MATCH POINT COLLECTIVE
we help Sporting businesses move from ambition to execution.
Match Point Collective (MPC) combines advisory thinking with delivery capability. The group operates through focused specialist businesses, each with a clear role, while benefiting from shared market insight, relationships, operating knowledge and commercial infrastructure. This allows MPC to provide clients with both standalone services and integrated solutions depending on need.
At its core, MPC is built around a simple proposition: we help sports businesses move from ambition to execution. Whether the client is launching a new padel club, extending their offering, strengthening operations, growing participation, improving brand positioning or creating commercially effective competition formats, MPC provides the strategic and practical support required to execute with confidence.
OUR PROCESS
STEP 01
FOUNDATION PHASE
very successful sports and leisure business starts with the right foundations. Our Foundation Phase is designed for owners at any stage of a project who need experienced commercial and operational support around the table. Whether you are starting with a blank canvas, taking over an existing venue, or refining an early concept, we help shape the direction of the business before major decisions are made. This phase focuses on strategy, feasibility, customer experience, commercial thinking, operational planning, supplier guidance, space flow, memberships, programming, food & beverage concepts, staffing structure, technology systems, brand positioning and launch planning. We work alongside owners, architects, suppliers and contractors to help keep projects aligned, commercially realistic and operationally thought through from day one.
STEP 02
BUILD PHASE
The Build Phase is where ideas start becoming operational realities. We support owners throughout the installation and fit-out process by helping coordinate the moving parts around the project while ensuring the end-user experience and operational model remain at the centre of decision making. This can include supplier introductions, operational input during construction, customer journey planning, technology implementation, café and retail setup, staffing structures, workflow planning, health & safety considerations, compliance guidance, operational systems and pre-opening preparation. Our role is to provide experienced advisory support throughout the process, helping bridge the gap between concept, contractors, suppliers and future operations so businesses are built with long-term performance in mind.
STEP 03
LAUNCH PHASE
Launching a new venue or business is about far more than opening the doors. The Launch Phase is focused on helping businesses enter the market with clarity, energy and structure. We support pre-opening strategy, recruitment support, onboarding systems, team culture, operational procedures, customer experience, programming, launch campaigns, partnerships, content creation and marketing activation. Through Match Point Creative and our wider network, we can also support with brand storytelling, social media content, photography, videography, launch campaigns and ongoing customer acquisition strategies. Whether a business is preparing for its first day of trading or needs support stabilising operations after opening, this phase is designed to help create momentum and build strong early foundations for growth.
STEP 04
GROWth PHASE
The Growth Phase is built for established businesses that want to improve performance, strengthen operations and continue scaling sustainably. Many businesses reach a point where they need external perspective, operational refinement or fresh commercial thinking to move forward. We work with owners and management teams to audit operations, improve customer experience, refine staffing structures, strengthen retention strategies, develop programming, increase participation, improve marketing performance and identify new revenue opportunities. This phase can also include ongoing advisory retainers, brand and content support, social media strategy, competitions, events, partnerships and long-term business development planning. Whether a venue has been operating for six months or six years, our role is to help unlock stronger commercial performance while continuing to evolve the overall customer experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does match point collective actually do?
Match Point Collective helps sports, leisure and active lifestyle businesses through the key phases of a project. Foundation, Build, Launch and Grow. We provide strategic advisory, operational guidance, supplier support, launch planning and growth support designed to help projects move forward with more structure, clarity, and commercial focus.
do you only work with padel clubs?
No. While padel is currently a strong focus, our experience and support model can apply across sports, leisure and hospitality environments including:
Padel Clubs
Boutique Fitness
Wellness Concepts
Racket Sports
Leisure Venues
Hospitality Led Spaces
Community driven sports businesses
Can we bring mpc onboard if weve alredy passed the foundation phase?
Yes. Clients join us at all stages of a project. Whether that's early concept, mid-build, launch preparation or post opening growth. Regardless of stage, every client begins with our Foundation Phase process so we can fully understand the project, identify opportunities and risks. We build a clear support roadmap before ongoing consultancy begins.
are you project managers or contractors?
No. MPC operates as a strategic advisory and support partner. We help guide projects, support decision making, connect suppliers and provide operational insight, but responsibility for contractor delivery, specialist works and implementation remains with the client and appointed suppliers.
what happens during the foundation phase?
The foundation phase is where we immerse ourselves in the business and project.
This includes:
Founder Workshops
Project Reviews
Operational Planning
Supplier Mapping
Customer Journey Analysis
Market Observations
Risk and Opportunity Assessment
Strategic Roadmap Creation
The outcome is a clear action plan and support structure tailored to the project.
can mpc help us find suppliers and specialist partners?
Yes. One of the advantages of working with mpc is access to our growing network of suppliers, specialists and operational contacts across the sports and leisure sector.
We can introduce and coordinate conversations with relevant partners where appropriate.
do you offer marketing and content support?
Yes. Through Match Point Creative, we can support projects with:
Branding
Launch Campaigns
Photography
Video Production
Social Media Content
Storytelling
Promotional Assets
This is particularly valuable during launch and grow phases.
what size projects do you work with?
We work with both start-up concepts and established businesses.
that may include:
Independent Founders
Single-site Venues
Multi-site Operators
Investors
Landlords
Leisure Entrepreneurs
Every project is different, so support is tailored accordingly.
can we work with mpc on a single phase only?
Yes. Some clients work with us purely during launch or growth, while others stay with MPC from concept through to post-opening support.
Our modelis designed to be flexible depending on the needs of the project.
how are your consultancy fees structured?
Most projects begin with a one-time foundation phase fee, followed by a monthly consultancy retainer depending on the level of support required. Additional services such as creative, competitions, or camps can then be added where relevant.
What makes mpc different from traditional consultants?
With over 30 years experience in Sports and leisure operations combined with being involved in Padel since the start of the UK market our approach is practical, commercially aware and built around helping projects function in the real world, not just on paper.
do you stay involved after launch?
Yes. The grow phase is a major part of MPC.
We support businesses with:
Operational reviews
Growth Strategy
Occupancy Improvement
Competitions and Activations
Customer Experience
Staffing Structure
Ongoing Commercial Support
The aim is to help businesses continue performing well, long after opening day.
can mpc support us beyound consultancy?
Yes. Match point collective is built as a connected ecosystem of specialist support services designed to help sport and leisure businesses perform at every stage of their journey.
Alongside our consultancy and advisory support, clients can enhance their project with additional services from across the collective depending on their needs and project phase. We have Match point creative our media production department, Match point Camps our coaching camps delivered by top coaches from both the UK and Spain and Match point Competitions help set up and run major competitions at your club to drive participation.
Still have a question?
Every project is different. If you'd like to discuss your idea, venue or business, fill out your details below and one of the team will be in touch.
Get in touch
Every project starts with a conversation.
Whether you're at concept stage, mid-build, preparing to launch or looking to grow and existing business, Match Point Collective is built to support ambitious sports and leisure brands through every phase of the journey.
If you'd like to discuss your project, explore how we can support your business or simply have an initial conversation, get in touch with the team below.